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Episode 2: A Pinch of Paranoia
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Why does South Africa鈥檚 former President fear poison? We dive into the murky history of the anti-apartheid struggle and enter a world of Cold War paranoia and horrific poisonings.
South Africa鈥檚 former president Jacob Zuma is convinced he鈥檚 been the target of repeated poisoning attempts. But why? In this episode we dive into the murkiest corners of the long struggle against racial apartheid to uncover Cold War paranoia, toxic underpants, and the origins of Zuma鈥檚 fixation with poison.
'Poison' is the story of one man's toxic obsession and the battle for South Africa's future.
Presenter: Andrew Harding
Producer: Vauldi Carelse
Sound mix: James Beard
Series editor: Bridget Harney
Last on
Tue 12 Oct 2021
23:30
麻豆社 Radio 4
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